Senior Technical Officer – Electrical/Instrumentation

Provide specialised electrical and electronics support

• Salary starting from $ 77,616 + 17% super

• Full-time, ongoing position, Hawthorn location

About the job
Our Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology is currently looking for a Senior Technical Officer (Electrical/Instrumentation) to provide specialised technical support concerning electrical, electronics and instrumentation to our various disciplines and active research centres. Under the direction of the Laboratory Manager, you will maintain an Electrical, Electronic & Instrumentation Workshop and provide the day-to-day management of nominated laboratories and facilities (including the Electrical Power, Electronics and Robotics & Mechatronics Teaching Laboratories). With your expertise, you will be able to support our students (undergraduate and post graduate) in their research endeavours. This will include inducting them into the lab and setting up their experiments. You will have the autonomy to self-manage and problem solve on a range of different tasks and activities.

About Swinburne
Swinburne is a progressive university that aims to increase Australia’s capacity in science, technology and innovation as the drivers of modern, internationalised economies and workplaces. Our university is focused on high-impact global research, high-quality teaching and active engagement with both industry and the community.

About you
To be successful in the role, you will have:

• A qualified Electrical Fitter/Mechanic, or Electrical Technician with a minimum 5 years relevant experience in electrical and electronic fields

• A current Victorian Restricted Electrical Workers Licence (REL) Class 1.

• Experience in the configuration, repair and maintenance of electrical and electronic equipment, instrumentation, robotics and control systems, DC motors, single and 3 phase AC motors.

• Experience in workshop or laboratory operations including purchasing and preparation of electrical/electronic and robotics/mechatronic related items.

A full list of the selection criteria is available within the position description.

Benefits

• Participate in regular staff and management development programs

• Onsite health services

• Salary package your car parking, superannuation and vehicle lease plans. It can help you get the most value from what you earn.

Discover more discounts when you start at Swinburne. Receive movie tickets and staff membership options at the Swinburne bookshop. Theres news subscriptions and computer and software discounts on offer.

Further information and how to apply
To view the position description or to start an application click on apply' at the bottom of this page and submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description.

Please do not email or send paper applications, all applications must be submitted online.

For further information about the position, please contact Krys Stachowicz ( Laboratory Manager) via kstachowicz@swin.edu.au.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact our Diversity Consultant, Dr. Walter Robles, on inclusion@swin.edu.au, or our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Officer at  DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au.


Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 7th October 2018